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The University of Strathclyde Business School, founded in 1948, is a pioneering, internationally renowned academic organisation that shapes and develops the business minds of tomorrow and prides itself on being 'a place of useful learning' with wide-ranging connections to industry.

Studying an MBA at Strathclyde means you are part of a business school with triple accreditation from the three main business school accreditation bodies – AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. We've held triple accreditation since 2004 and we were the first business school in Scotland to achieve this distinction. Our MBA has been accredited by AMBA since 1983. We were also the first business school in Scotland to be awarded the Small Business Charter Award, which recognises our world-leading support for scaling Scottish firms through innovation, internationalisation and leadership.

Our MBA students benefit from our innovative Global Practitioners initiative: our Global Practitioners are a new class of colleagues from a diverse range of industries and backgrounds, reflecting the broad nature of subjects addressed in our general management programmes and the rich variety of students and colleague profiles in our learning environment.

gain an internationally-recognised qualification
learn in a cross-cultural environment
study strategy with internationally-acclaimed academics
develop confidence as a manager and leader
improve your career prospects or change career direction

Why this course?

The Strathclyde MBA is not just a business programme, it's a stimulating, challenging, life-changing experience, which will make you question, re-think and re-evaluate how you do business.

The programme is highly experiential and based on collaborative learning. Students share their varied work experiences, knowledge, understanding and skills.

The MBA course will shape and guide you as a reflective, open-thinking, adaptive learner. This is facilitated through an enhanced understanding of the interplay of theory and practice in management. In particular it:

provides the skills required for progression to higher level policy-forming positions
allows you to make successful career transitions
facilitates the move from technical specialism to general management
polishes the skills and enhances the abilities of people working for themselves or about to set up in business

The Strathclyde MBA brochure

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Qualifications & experience	For entry to the MBA programme you must: hold a degree from a UK university, or equivalent academic qualification from a comparable non-UK institution. If you studied for your undergraduate degree at a non-UK institution we'll need a copy of your degree transcript. Professional qualifications will also be considered. be at least 24 years of age. have a minimum of three years' full-time postgraduate experience where the management of people and resources has played a significant role. Direct entry to the MBA may also be offered to applicants who do not hold sufficient recognised degree-level qualifications, but who do: hold non-degree/professional qualifications plus at least five years' varied management experience. have no formal qualifications but extensive and varied management experience (10 or more years). This option is not available for candidates applying to the full-time programme.
Admissions testing	Although the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is not a standard requirement of our admissions process, strong verbal reasoning and numerical abilities are critical for the MBA and we may ask you to undertake such a test.
Competence in English	The MBA programme is highly interactive and requires a high level of competence in English speaking, writing, reading and understanding. A minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS is required for those applicants whose first language is not English. We may consider applicants who fall slightly below these standards if they're willing to undertake pre-sessional study.
Computer competence	In order to undertake the Diploma/MBA you need to be competent in word processing, the use of spreadsheets and in report writing.

Undergraduate

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyya/Thanawiya General School Certificate are eligible for entry via a foundation programme from the ISC. Students that have studied an International Qualification such as A Levels, IB Diploma, French Bac or the American High School system should check the relevant country.

Postgraduate

A good degree from a recognised Higher Education Institution is acceptable for postgraduate study at Strathclyde. Our applications are judged on a case-by-case basis and can vary depending on the course. As a guide, we normally consider a GPA of 2.8 out of 4 and 3.8 out of 5.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5

English Program Requirements

We accept a number of English language tests as proof of proficiency in English. IELTS is the most widely available. Information on this can be found on the British Council Website.

Our current standard requirements are:

IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
Faculty of Engineering (Undergraduate only): IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

Some degree programmes have different English language requirements to the above so please check each individual course page for details.

Other English language tests may be acceptable and you can find these here:

Recognised English language qualifications for pre-sessional and degree entry

If you have a qualification not listed, you should contact our Recruitment & International Office for advice.

Career

Careers

We recognise that career development is one of the main reasons why people invest in an MBA. The MBA job market offers plenty of global opportunity but can be complex and challenging.

That's why we offer a dedicated careers service for MBA students. This consists of career planning and skills development as well as unlimited access to personal advice and coaching. Our careers service is delivered in-house and by a team of top consultants.

We work with you to compliment your own proactive job search efforts. We help use your own particular career background and strengths to help with your next career move.

You’ll gain the understanding and tools to develop your personal, strategic career plan, as well as the self-marketing and communication skills to make effective applications and impress at interview.

You’ll have the knowledge of the global job market and a range of contacts to make it work for you.

Where you'll find our recent graduates

Consulting	26%
Financial Services	18%
Engineering	10%
FMCG	10%
Professional Services	10%
Public Sector/NGO	10%
Manufacturing	4%
Media/Entertainment	4%
Pharma	4%
Technology	4%

Dedicated careers resources

You’ll have access to a library of MBA-specific information and resources through our Careers Portal. This offers:

company and market information, both UK and global
vacancies all over the world
links to top MBA sites

Further information

Go to our dedicated Careers section to get information on:

Career planning
Preparing your CV
The job market
Interview advice
Entrepreneurship and innovation
Employers
Alumni
Projects and client consultancy
Overseas support

Our students

Rami Baddour

MBA part-time (UAE)

Although complex and intensive in nature, I recommend that the students make best use of the MBA programme given that it exposes them to useful theory, comprehensive business topics and real case studies.

Cathy Kidero

MBA full-time (Glasgow)

So far, all the modules have given me a better understanding of businesses by bringing together academic theories and real-life experiences.

Camila Zrein

MBA full-time (Glasgow)

Throughout the entire application process, I felt that I was more than just a number. The response rate was quick, people answered my questions and wanted to know me as a candidate.

Atul Chavan

MBA full-time

The programme's structure was excellent, offering a comprehensive overview of business. I was thoroughly impressed by the professors' expertise and passion for their subjects.

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